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    A Collection of Poems
    A Collection of Poems
    A Collection of Poems
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    A Collection of Poems

    By R Louise Nelson

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    Inspired by nature, hope, and life in general, these poems are sure to amuse if not inspire. I wrote them through my college years as I grew into an adult. I hope you enjoy them and that you may get something out of them.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherR Louise Nelson
    Release dateJan 20, 2023
    ISBN9798215327296
    A Collection of Poems
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    R Louise Nelson

    R. Louise Nelson is a graduate of Elizabethtown College, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Creative Writing. She’s loved literature ever since she learned to read and has enjoyed all kinds of books, from classic to suspense. She has written her own stories, poems, and essays throughout her school years, but that passion died for some time because she lacked confidence in her work. It wasn’t until God reached her that she decided to pick up the pen once more and do what she was made to do. As you can see, her passion lies in fiction and fantasy, so that’s what she’ll keep on doing. She currently lives in Middletown, PA with her mom and carries the hope of a brighter future.

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      A Collection of Poems

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